After proper education of the disorder, it is clear to see that those with the disorder schizophrenia are nothing to fear. Maintaining awareness of their daily obstacles and being empathetic towards them is important. It should go without saying that they are still people, so refrain from unwarranted special treatment or coddling.

That being said, there are some ways you can help those you see hallucinating in a public scene. As said before, some people have a hard time differentiating their delusions from reality; informing them when something is not real can be extremely helpful, especially when their delusions are causing them fear or worry. If you know someone with this illness, it is important to give them hope for a cure or hope of finding a method that helps them manage their symptoms